NEW CÉLINE TOTES FOR S/S 2014

Celine has always been one of my favorite brands, I adore its simplicity and gender-free looking bag that is suitable for everyone to use, it does'nt matter whether its a casual or formal wearing, Celine bags always matches the outfit that you wear. the timeless and iconic bag such as the Luggage and Phantom bag are one of the house's signature bag.

     Ever since it was introduced, many other design came in as the year goes by such as : the Trapeze, Tie bag and many more. As for the Spring Summer 2014 collection. Celine once again launch a new designs of totes and bags which I find it uniquely interesting and eye catching at first sight,I can't resist but to blog about it.Introducing the new totes to the Celine bag family : Twisted, Cabas and Eyelet handbag.

TWISTED HANDBAG 

 I honestly can't wait to try this out at the boutique, it looks like a bag I would go out on a casual outing. The knot at the end of the handle is similar to the Tie bag, which is part of the house's signature. 

 CABAS PHANTOM HANDBAG

This, I have to admit is definitely my favorite and a must-have. It looks like a casual version of the Phantom bag fused together with Hermes's birkin/kelly design. I love how the strap at the sides hang outwards, it also can be use to tighten the bag with a ribbon knot I guess ? This definitely calls for a DIY project ! 

EYELET HANDBAG

 As mentioned by Bagaholicboy, It does looked like a washing machine to me, currently not my favorite piece form the collection but it might grow in me, so we'll see.

Visit celine.com for more photos ! Share with me your thoughts on the new design by commenting below.

Photo courtesy of Céline

DIY #2 - CÉLINE BERLINGOT BAG

As some of you might know that Celine is one of my favorite brands, when i first saw the clutch on the runway, i was stunted by its simplicity and the geometrical structure. So, today, I've decided to do a DIY by using a sewing machine. This is my first DIY using a sewing machine. Thank God my friend, Soo Ling was there to guide and teach me. The whole making process was fun because of my excitement with the machine feet paddle, I've also broke 2 needles that day so I'll let you decide whether my DIY was a success or a fail. 

Here is the actual Celine Berlingot from the official website.: 

 My version of the Berlingot : 

This sewing machine is just so vintage and beautiful, I can't help but to snap a few pictures.

Lets start now shall we ? The things you'll need are : 

-Thin fabric of your choice for the lining ( optional )

-Felt / leather

-9'' Zipper

-Pins to secure

-Leather strip for handle ( optional ) 

-Sewing machine / needle & thread 

STEP 1 : Measure and cut out 13'' x 18'' of felt. 

STEP 2 : Pin on the lining fabric and trim off any excess fabric, leave an inch from the felt.

STEP 3 : Fold rectangle in half and sew along the long sides together. When sewing fold in the lining to match the actual size of the felt so that it has a complete finish look to it. 

STEP 4 : Sew the bottom together with the seam in the middle. 

STEP 5 : Pin and sew the zipper to the right side of felt (This part is a little tricky).

STEP 6 : Fold it inside out and you're done.

The finished product : 

Special thanks to this wonderful friend of mine - SOO LING for helping me out and also teaching me how to use the sewing machine. She'll be leaving to Australia soon, so Lingo, I wish you all the best in your studies, please take good care of yourself. God bless you.You will be missed. 

 TANG SOO LING with her adorable smile

Photo by : Soo Ling
Phto courtesy of Celine, No copyright intended